Pianotech

Salutations all,

Today I took home a recent model Estonia lyre to reglue the creaky joints. I need to get the pedal rods off and out of the way, but they're firmly connected to the pedals with some kind of ball joint encased in plastic or silicone. 

I don't want to force them off, but I imagine there must be a way to disconnect them, right?

thanks!

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Scott Cole, RPT
rvpianotuner.com
Talent, OR
(541-601-9033
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Looks like a press fit of some type that may require a spreader tool that will pull the rod out of the socket on the end of the pedal (pedal cup) Probably a good idea to contact someone who carries this brand before attempting removal. May need to destroy the bushing or material that is there. Where are the creaky joints you speak of ? poly on poly is often a major source. On benches I take the legs off and then put fall board pre-glued felt between touching surfaces

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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
(843) 325-4357
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Original Message:
Sent: 1/4/2024 11:58:00 PM
From: James Kelly
Subject: RE: How to disconnect Estonia pedal rods from pedals?

Looks like a press fit of some type that may require a spreader tool that will pull the rod out of the socket on the end of the pedal (pedal cup) Probably a good idea to contact someone who carries this brand before attempting removal. May need to destroy the bushing or material that is there. Where are the creaky joints you speak of ? poly on poly is often a major source. On benches I take the legs off and then put fall board pre-glued felt between touching surfaces

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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
(843) 325-4357
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Poly on poly is frequently a major source of case squeaks. Shiny on shiny is the problem. All you really need to do is take some light sandpaper and rough up the two facing surfaces. No more shiny on shiny. No more squeak. It works. 

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Geoff Sykes, RPT
Los Angeles CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-04-2024 23:58
From: James Kelly
Subject: How to disconnect Estonia pedal rods from pedals?

Looks like a press fit of some type that may require a spreader tool that will pull the rod out of the socket on the end of the pedal (pedal cup) Probably a good idea to contact someone who carries this brand before attempting removal. May need to destroy the bushing or material that is there. Where are the creaky joints you speak of ? poly on poly is often a major source. On benches I take the legs off and then put fall board pre-glued felt between touching surfaces

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James Kelly
Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
Pawleys Island SC
(843) 325-4357
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